Sohu Q2 Revenue Reaches $126 Million, Net Loss Narrows by Over 40% to Best-Ever Expectations

August 4, 2025, Sohu Corporation announced its financial report for the second quarter of 2025. Sohu's total revenue for the second quarter reached $126 million, with a net loss narrowing by over 40%, reaching the best-ever expectations.

The financial report showed that Sohu's total revenue for the second quarter was $126 million. Among them, marketing services revenue was $160 million, and online game revenue was $106 million. Under US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Sohu's net loss was $20 million, compared with a net loss of $34 million in the same period last year, a narrowing of over 40%.

Sohu founder, chairman, and CEO Zhang Chaoyang pointed out that in the second quarter of 2025, the company's marketing services revenue met expectations, online game revenue and group net loss both reached best-ever expectations.

In terms of business layout, Sohu Media continued to optimize products, solidify brand influence, and gain more commercial opportunities.

The online game business also performed steadily, "This is due to our consistent focus on user needs, continuously releasing high-quality new content, and continuously optimizing the gaming experience." Zhang Chaoyang noted.

In addition, according to the previously announced stock repurchase plan with a total value of up to $150 million, as of July 31, 2025, Sohu had repurchased 660,000 shares of Sohu American Depository Shares (ADS), totaling approximately $83 million.